Iraq weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Iraq in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Iraq in October?
In October, Iraq experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in As Sulaymānīyah at 28°C to very warm in Al Başrah at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Al Başrah and 12°C in As Sulaymānīyah. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Karbala with an average of 5.3 mm to moderate rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 44 mm.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Iraq, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iraq's yearly weather, check out our Iraq climate page.
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Average weather in Erbil
In October Erbil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Baghdād
In October Baghdād generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in As Sulaymānīyah
In October As Sulaymānīyah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Karbala
In October Karbala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Al Başrah
In October Al Başrah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Iraq?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Iraq with overall perfect weather in Erbil.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Erbil. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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